According toDefensa Central, Liverpool are open to selling Ryan Gravenberch to Real Madrid next summer. However, the English giant want the Spanish side to include their midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni in a swap deal.
Real Madrid aren’t sure about Aurelien Tchouameni
Aurelien Tchouameni has emerged as a valuable talent for Real Madrid since joining them from Monaco in the summer of 2022. The player has already integrated as a regular starter in the senior side and remains a bright prospect for a long period.
MADRID, SPAIN – SEPTEMBER 24: Aurelien Tchouameni of Real Madrid CF controls the ball during the LaLiga match between Real Madrid CF and Deportivo Alaves at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on September 24, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)
However, the dip in the form of Tchouameni in recent times has raised doubts over his quality.He has featured in 18 games and hasn’t contributed to any goaldirectly yet. Heis averaging 1.9 tackles, 1.4 interceptions, and 1.5 clearances per game (stats viawhoscored).
The French midfielder is better known for his defensive traits. He isphysicality strong, covers a lot of ground, and often makes timely tackles. His passing range is also decent enough, allowing him to control thetempo of the game.
A swap deal on the way?
Ryan Gravenberch joined Liverpool last summer buthe struggled to adapt in the initial phase. However, Arne Slot has brought the best of the player as he has started all the gamesso far. While the manager would like to keep the midfielder, the club believe it won’t be a bad decision to sell him to Real Madrid.
However, the Reds will only allow Gravenberch to fly to Madrid if the Spanish side includes Aurelien Tchouameni in the deal. The English side wanted to sign the French midfielder before he signed for the Whites and their interest remains consistent.
It will be interesting to see if Real Madridare willing to swap Tchouameni for Gravenberchor not. The value of both footballers individually has skyrocketed in recent years and to sign them with all cash would require a club to break the bank.